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EU national workers: How to secure their future in the UK

Employers need to be aware of the changing law surrounding hiring EU national workers and how it might affect their business.

Employing & managing staff

News

Real wages and employment are likely to fall during 2017

UK businesses will find it hard to employ European talent and give appropriate wages to employees, a new study reveals.

Employing & managing staff

EU national workers: How to secure their future in the UK

Employers need to be aware of the changing law surrounding hiring EU national workers and how it might affect their business.

News

Real wages and employment are likely to fall during 2017

UK businesses will find it hard to employ European talent and give appropriate wages to employees, a new study reveals.

Government Grants

The company that secured a £1.5 million council grant

Here, we talk to Adam Carnell, co-founder of Instantprint, about the £1.5 million council grant that accelerated the company's fortunes.

Government Grants

How a flooring company was assisted by an LEP grant

Founder of bestatflooring.co.uk Steve Walker discusses how his company navigated the process of securing a Regional Growth Fund grant.

Office & home working

How to create a more productive working environment as a small business

Kate Headley discusses how businesses can identify what adjustments need to be made to create a more productive working environment.

News

Invoice finance proving popular for small businesses

The total amount of lending UK businesses secured through invoice finance has passed the £20 billion barrier for the first time, hitting a record £20.3 billion this year, up 5 per cent from £19.3 billion last year.

News

Freelancers and micro-business owners go for self-funding

The majority of UK freelancers and micro-business owners are self-funding their start-up costs rather than relying on external financial support, research finds.

Alternative finance

What is invoice finance?

Here, Conrad Ford details what it means for your small business to take out invoice finance.

About Small Business

News

Presenteeism an issue in UK workplaces

More than two thirds (67 per cent) of 18-26 year olds have admitted to ‘faking’ the extent of their workloads by staying late at the office beyond their contracted hours.

Office & home working

The realities of setting up a home business

Four company owners discuss their decision to build a business from home and how the setup suits their personal and professional lives.

Office & home working

Business premises: Do your research

If it's time to take your business up a level and move it out of the spare room and into a purpose-built office, it's important you get it right first time and find a space that suits both your needs and your budget.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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